‘Iolani Classic: Kinston (N.C.) is a sleeper

By Paul Honda In the second game of the opening day, Kinston (N.C.) leads Tsinghua (Beijing) 34-22 at the half. Kinston is a sleeper, a first-time visitor to the ‘Iolani Classic. Four of the five starters are seniors, and that starting unit is pretty tall — 6-foot-2 to 6-7. North Carolina basketball writer Alex Bass [...]

‘Tis the season for hoop fanatics

By Paul Honda phonda@starbulletin.com My name is Pupule and I am a hoopaholic. All: Hi Pupule. Yeah, there’s still much work to be done with the final fall sport (football all-state voting and photos and yadayada), but this week is finally a time to bathe in the fountain of hoops. Moanalua dominated Kailua on Tuesday [...]

Montrose, Yates lead Classic favorites

A quick synopsis of visiting teams from the mainland in the ‘Iolani Classic, which tips off tomorrow. Iolani Boys Prep Classic Dec. 17-22 Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.) 2008-09 record 24-3 – finished 8th in USA Today and fifth in ESPN Fab 50 Currently ranked fifth in ESPN Fab 50 Josh Hairston   6-9  forward – Duke [...]

Kamehameha, Radford repeat as cheer champs

 By Paul Honda phonda@starbulletin.com   One team hid its fears better than most, worrying that a mistake during the closing lifts of its routine might cost a state title.   Another squad’s glitch early in a routine spelled trouble, and some of their heads were down once they left the mat.    All that concern [...]

Mainland wins again

By Paul Honda For three quarters, the best of Hawaii and Polynesia kept the nation’s No. 1 running back under check.   Unfortunately, while Lache Seastrunk took awhile to find paydirt, teammate Deuce Coon had no trouble, catching three touchdown passes as the Mainland All-Stars pulled away from Hawaii/Polynesia for a 26-6 win Saturday night [...]

West gets boost from Waialua

By Paul Honda Defense brought a state championship to Kamehameha, and a chunk of that same defense gave the West All-Stars a near-flawless performance in a 27-6 win over the East All-Stars in Saturday’s HUB Goodwill Senior Bowl at Aloha Stadium.    The West All-Stars, with standouts like Beau Yap, Keko‘o Weisbarth-Tafaoimalo and Wave Ryder [...]

Konawaena is team to beat

By Paul Honda phonda@starbulletin.com From ‘Iolani to Moanalua to Farrington, girls basketball tournaments gave fans lots of action on Friday. One thing coaches probably will agree on: Konawaena is still the team to beat. The Wildcats improved to 5-1 in nonconference play (5-0 against Hawaii teams) with a 54-42 win over Mid-Pacific at the ‘Iolani [...]

Christenson leads Kamehameha over Punahou

By Paul Honda phonda@starbulletin.com Chapter 1 of Kamehameha’s title defense is underway, and not even a former hoops prince could overthrow the king. Micah Christenson amassed 24 points, including 10 in the pivotal final quarter, as Kamehameha outlasted Punahou 58-55 in the final of the Jim Alegre Invitational Thursday night. Down three points, Punahou had [...]

Road to title still goes through Kona

By Paul Honda   From ‘Iolani to Moanalua to Farrington, girls basketball tournaments gave fans lots of action on Friday.  One thing coaches probably will agree on: Konawaena is still the team to beat. The Wildcats improved to 5-1 in nonconference play (5-0 against Hawaii teams) with a 54-42 win over Mid-Pacific at the ‘Iolani [...]

Kamehameha, Christenson still have it

By Paul Honda Chapter 1 of Kamehameha’s title defense is underway, and not even a former hoops prince could overthrow the king. Micah Christenson amassed 24 points, including 10 in the pivotal final quarter, as Kamehameha outlasted Punahou 58-55 in the final of the Jim Alegre Invitational Thursday night. Down three points, Punahou had two [...]

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